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Research Technician

Careers Integrated Resources Inc • Glenview, IL 60025 • Posted today

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In-person • Full-time • Temporary • Entry Level

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The Research Technician role involves aiding in the development of new ingredient technology for food and beverage products, conducting bench top and pilot plant trials, performing functional evaluations of new ingredients, and ensuring laboratory safety. This position requires a microbiology background, a great work ethic, and enthusiasm. The role is based in Glenview, IL, and is expected to last for 3+ months.

Responsibilities

  • Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for Client's food and beverage products.
  • Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes.
  • Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results.
  • Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests.
  • Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations.
  • Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis.
  • Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results.
  • Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information.
  • Write progress reports.
  • Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies.
  • Ensure laboratory safety.

Qualifications

Required

  • Microbiology experience/background (Microbiology lab techniques knowledge)
  • Great work ethic and enthusiasm
  • Local worker (not offering relocation)

Full Job Description

Job Title: Research Technician

Location: Glenview, IL

Duration: 3+ Months

Must Haves:

  • Microbiology experience/background (Microbiology lab techniques knowledge)
  • Great work ethic and enthusiasm
  • Local worker (not offering relocation)

Job Description:

Food Technologist/ Laboratory Technician to aid in ingredient applications and functionality evaluations

Responsibilities:

· Aid in the development of new ingredient technology for Client's food and beverage products.

· Conduct bench top and pilot plant trials to optimize formulation and processes.

· Perform functional evaluations of new ingredients and record results.

· Perform sensory testing of prototypes and coordinate expert panel sensory tests.

· Perform shelf-life and stability evaluations.

· Coordinate team evaluations on a regular basis.

· Submit prototypes for analytical testing and compile results.

· Communicate with suppliers for ingredient requests and information.

· Write progress reports.

· Maintain and organize laboratory and supplies.

· Ensure laboratory safety.